How does Earth move?

The earth is always moving.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Earth rotates in what direction?

• from west to east

• from east to west

Which places on earth are warmer?

• Those near the equator

• Those near the north pole

• Those near the beach

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth turns around its axis. An imaginary line that goes through its center.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The spinning of a planet, moon, or star is called _____.

• Revolution

• Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Earth's rotation causes __________.

• the seasons

• night and day

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When is your shadow the shortest?

• early in the morning

• late in the afternoon

• around noon/lunchtime (12:00 pm)

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• a year

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

Stars shine during the day and night.

• True

• False

What is a rocky object that orbits the sun, but is too small to be a planet?

• constellation

• planet

• asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3